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CV02 HXS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,809 mi
Last recorded175,809 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 HXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 175,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape tread uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 168,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 168,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 159,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,430 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 142,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,270 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded and slightly scored

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,270 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded and slightly scored

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,030 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,099 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 105,099 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,405 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 97,794 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,499 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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CV02 HXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 HXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV02 HXS registered?

CV02 HXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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